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Howard R. Rothwell

STEPP & ROTHWELL
Overland Park, KS 66210
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CRD#: 1429546
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Professional summary

Howard Richard Rothwell is a registered financial advisor currently at STEPP & ROTHWELL INC located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Howard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 2 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 18, 2025 - Present

STEPP & ROTHWELL INC

Office #1: 7300 College Boulevard Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210Office #2: 2463 Iron Mountain Drive, Park City, UT 84060
RIA
CRD#: 107999
Overland Park, KS
Past

December 22, 1998 - December 17, 2025

STEPP & ROTHWELL INC

RIA
CRD#: 107999
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 16, 1985 - February 4, 1989

ALEXANDER INVESTMENT PLANS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 1036

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
S&
STEPP & ROTHWELL INC
STEPP & ROTHWELL INC

CRD#: 107999 / SEC#: 801-55489

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kansas
(12/18/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/18/2025)
IAR
Utah
(12/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/18/1990
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/26/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 12/13/1985
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/13/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 7/26/1985
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm

S&
STEPP & ROTHWELL INC
STEPP & ROTHWELL INC

CRD#: 107999 / SEC#: 801-55489

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
7300 College Boulevard Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 345-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STEPP & ROTHWELL, INC. PART 2B DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 7/2025 (8/18/2025)
STEPP & ROTHWELL, INC. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 3/2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,276
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 963,693,327

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
12/15/2023
Cover Page
Report
01/19/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STEPP & ROTHWELL INC

CRD#: 107999Overland Park, KS 66210

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